Players like Roberto Gagliardini
CM/CDMHellas Verona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRoberto Gagliardini's profile ↗
The players most similar to Roberto Gagliardini are Pepelu, Casemiro, Christian Nørgaard. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 78/100 overall match — 82/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Alcaraz scores 75/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Roberto Gagliardini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 82 | 78 |
| 2 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 84 | 76 |
| 3 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 80 | 76 |
| 5 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 81 | 76 |
| 6 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 75 |
| 7 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 83 | 75 |
| 8 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 90 | 75 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 76 | 74 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 78 | 74 |
| 11 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 80 | 74 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 77 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Roberto Gagliardini
≈ 100% Roberto Gagliardini · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Roberto Gagliardini · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Roberto Gagliardini · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Roberto Gagliardini?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Roberto Gagliardini, with a 78/100 overall match. Casemiro and Christian Nørgaard are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Roberto Gagliardini?
Yes. Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 75/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Roberto Gagliardini?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Roberto Gagliardini's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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